An August of Vacations

August was fabulous.  We were so blessed to be able to go on a real vacation as a family.  We went down to Galveston for a whole week.  We had never spent a whole week on vacation since having the little ladies.  It was wonderful to have our big decisions be whether to go to the beach or the pool, whether we should eat ice cream or have candy.  The girls had a great time.  They were worn out by about 7 each night.  That allowed Husband and I to enjoy quiet evenings to ourselves and mornings where the girls were too tired to wake before 7:30. 

Sadly, while we were away Husband's grandmother died.  This was our second death of the summer.  Both individuals were over 80 and had Alzheimer's disease.  Thus, we were grateful our loved ones were no longer struggling with an uncooperative mind.  The little ladies and I went to the first funeral with my mother and sister.  Sweet Pea was profoundly affected by this funeral.  The questions she has asked since have been as surprising as they are thoughtful.  Husband and I did not really want her to think that she will be attending funerals regularly, so we decided to attend Grandma H's alone.  As a result, we took a short, intense trip to Erie, PA. 

A few days after returning from the funeral whirlwind I headed out to Cali with Sister and Sweet A to celebrate Sister's 30th birthday.  It was a fabulous trip that included a meal at Beso, a limo, a new Coach bag from Rodeo Drive and a star sighting.  Sister took a surfing lesson and I did some shopping for the little ladies.  We visited some lovely friends who live locally and met their sweet baby boy. 

We have no more travel plans in the works.  We go meet Sweet Pea's pre-k teachers and Panda Girl's MDO teachers tomorrow.  School will officially start on Tuesday.  Sweet Pea will be going to school five days per week. 

Obviously I have had many posts swirling around in my brain over the last month or so.  Hopefully I can take the time to get them all down in the next couple of weeks.  However, I make no promises!  How did you spend your summer vacation?